US Type Set High Grade Coins or Key Dates.

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US Type Set High Grade Coins or Key Dates.

#1 Unread post by mreslink »

I’m starting on a US type set starting in 1800’s. So the question is, Is it best to get the highest grade of the coin I can get or get a key date from the series. IE: Very Common wheat MS 68 or a VF 1931-S. Thank you for all the input.

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It really comes down to a personal choice. If you want a really good-looking type set, go for the high-grade coins. If you want a type set of rarities, go for option 2. Personally, I would go for high-grade coins in a type set. They represent the coin better than a key date would.

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#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

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I agree with personal opinions, for me, high grades.
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#6 Unread post by Triple C »

I would say that you are starting out your set wrong already...If you are going to start in the 1800's, use an 1800's example to make a determination: Common Morgan MS69 $150,000 or XF 89 CC, 93 S, or 95 Proof....Unless money is not a factor, I think the choice is clear! 😉

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#7 Unread post by USSID18 »

Like others have said; it's all personal preference or what you can afford. For me, key dates and highest grades for a type set?? ............out of the question!!

I save the key dates and highest grades for my individual albums. My priority for my Dansco 7070 (no gold) was a "consistent (eye appeal) looking", problem free set. I tried my best not to have a MS-68 coin sitting next to a G-4 coin in the set. I would intentionally buy "some" coins at lesser grades, because I liked the eye appeal and it had a consistent look with the rest of the album.

For years, I thought a Type Set was out of reach for me. Surprisingly, I actually had 1/2 to 3/4 of the coins in my collection. It was a very slow, 5 to 10 year process for me to complete the set. I had to stay focused with this set. It's to easy to get sidetracked with this coin stuff.

Good luck with the set. Keep us posted on your progress.

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